Obverse description | Half length old figure of crowned and armored King Gustav Vasa holding a raised sword in right hand and a globus cruciger (Symbols of King`s power) in left. Below his bust an ornate shaped Shield with Greater Arms of Sweden and Vasa arms in the middle. Shield and King are partially inside a circle while the legend is outside. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | GOSTAVVS:D:G:SVE* | *GOT:WAN:RE + (Translation: Gustav (Vasa) by the Grace of God King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends.) |
Reverse description | Standing veiled figure of Christ with raised right arm and a globus cruciger in left. Christ feet are upon a rock or a globe. Date is divided at sides. Christ is partially within a circle, with King`s motto outside. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | SALVATOR:MVNDI | ADIVTA : NOS : +
15 59 (Translation: World Savior help us) |
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Mintage | 1559 - SM# 105 WAN:RE - 1559 - SM# 105 WAN:REX - 5 900 |
Catalog ID | 5999509480 |
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